Choose the Correct Statement Concerning the Identification of a Biomarker

question 4

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct statement concerning the identification of a biomarker for aging.

• A)Biogerontologists are faced with the problem of determining how much of normal aging results from intrinsic factors and how much from things we do to ourselves.
• B)Because the rate of aging is linear,it is just a matter of time until a biomarker for aging is found.
• C)The common age-related phenotype is helping to identify a biomarker for aging.
• D)The intrinsic rate of aging does not affect biomarkers for aging.

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Definitions:

Indicator Species

Species whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition, such as pollution levels.

Intrinsic Value

The inherent worth of something, independent of its utility or application towards any practical purpose.

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The worth attributed to an object, entity, or condition based on its utility or impact on others, rather than its inherent nature.

Utilitarian Value

The usefulness or practical benefit of something, especially regarding the greatest happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people.